She seemed in a hurry." "I met her on the stairs and spoke to her," said Agatha, "but she didn't hear me." "I hope she is not going to throw herself into the river," said Jane.
Then, turning to her husband, she added: "Have you heard the news ?" "The only news I have heard is from this paper," said Sir Charles, taking out a journal and flinging it on the table.

"There is a paragraph in it stating that I have joined some infernal Socialistic league, and I am told that there is an article in the 'Times' on the spread of Socialism, in which my name is mentioned.

This is all due to Trefusis; and I think he has played me a most dishonorable trick.

I will tell him so, too, when next I see him." "You had better be careful what you say of him before Agatha," said Jane.

"Oh, you need not be alarmed, Agatha; I know all about it.